Sam Hamilton

Sam is part of the team at Maritime Bell and he works hard to bring you the latest, most up-to-date maritime industry news, including on topics such as commercial shipping, cruise ships, offshore oil and gas, regional shipping industry news, corporate maritime news and more.

Yacht Found Aground Off Cornwall Triggers Major Search

UK’s HM Coastguard and RNLI launch search and rescue mission after deserted yacht discovered stranded on rocks along the Cornish coastline.

Royal Caribbean Adjusts Alaska Cruises on Serenade Ship

Royal Caribbean has updated several upcoming cruise schedules for its Serenade of the Seas ship, affecting selected voyages through Alaska.

Costa Serena Resumes Cruises from China After 5 Years

Costa Cruises has resumed its presence in the Chinese cruise market, as the Costa Serena made its return earlier this week after a 5-year absence

Captain Jailed for Severing Taiwan’s Undersea Cables

A court in Taiwan has handed down a three-year prison sentence to the captain of the Hong Tai 58 for damaging undersea communication cables.

Wonder of the Seas to Expand Casino, Move Crown Lounge

Royal Caribbean International has announced an expansion of the casino aboard the Wonder of the Seas, one of its Oasis-class cruise ships.

Ship Disasters Off Kerala Spark Calls for Stricter Oversight

Two high-profile incidents off India’s coast have ignited public concern and renewed debate over regulating aging vessels in the country’s waters

Maritime Alert Issued Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

A security alert has been issued by the UKMTO, MSCHOA, and JMIC cautioning vessel operators navigating through the Middle East of elevated risk.

Carnival Cuts Food Waste by 44%, Beating 2025 Goal Early

Carnival Corporation has announced a major milestone in its sustainability journey, reporting a 44% decrease in unit food waste in 2024.

Cunard & Abbey Road Launch Music Lounge at Sea

Cunard has teamed up with the legendary Abbey Road Studios to introduce an exclusive new musical experience aboard the Queen Elizabeth

New Site Lets Seafarers Review Life Aboard Ships

Seafarers have welcomed the arrival of a new online platform that allows them to anonymously share feedback on onboard living conditions.

ONE Linked to $1.76B Order for 8 Mega Containerships

ONE, a Singapore-headquartered container carrier backed by Japanese firms, is reportedly behind a shipbuilding contract with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

Fire & Explosion Rock Container Ship Off Kerala Coast: Update

An emergency unfolded on June 9 when an explosion occurred aboard the Wan Hai 503, a Singapore-registered containership as it sailed near Kerala.

Explosion Hits Wan Hai 503 Off Kerala Coast

On June 9, an explosion occurred on board the Singapore-registered container ship Wan Hai 503, situated approximately 130 nautical miles off Kerala

Cruise Scotland Raises Concerns Over Proposed Port Levy

Cruise Scotland has formally responded to the Scottish Government’s public consultation on a proposed cruise passenger levy, initiated in February

Tunisian Crew Member Rescued After Fall in Crete Port

A rescue operation took place Tuesday at the Port of Souda in Crete after a 30-year-old woman working aboard a cruise ship went overboard.

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